Demand Planning Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeedemandplanning Full time $60,000 - $65,000
Planning Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Specialist to cover a 12-month parental leave in our fast-paced planning team. As a key member of the Operations department, you will be responsible for forecasting, analysing, and planning for over 10,000 SKUs across various beauty brands.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with data, collaborating with teams, and driving commercial decisions. You will lead demand forecasting, stock planning, and supplier engagement while working closely with Category Managers to support seasonal and promotional stock planning.

  • Own demand forecasting, stock planning, and supplier engagement across your portfolio
  • Work closely with Category Managers to support seasonal, promotional, and NPD stock planning
  • Monitor stock availability and flag risks (short-dated, excess, OOS) early
  • Run regular reporting and provide insights to help drive commercial decisions
  • Collaborate across brands, warehouse, marketing, and finance to ensure plans are aligned and executed
  • Help drive continuous improvement in planning processes and reporting

You will bring a commercially savvy approach, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude to this role. If you're passionate about turning data into action and enjoy working at pace, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About This Opportunity

We're looking for a results-driven individual who can hit the ground running and support the team through this 12-month period. Your expertise in demand planning and analysis will enable us to maintain high levels of service while driving commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demand forecasting and stock planning
  • Supplier engagement and collaboration
  • Stock availability monitoring and risk management
  • Reporting and insights provision
  • Cross-functional collaboration and alignment
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 2+ years' experience in demand/supply planning, ideally in retail, e-commerce, or FMCG
  • Proven ability to work with large SKU counts (5,000+) and turn data into clear actions
  • Strong skills in Excel and Google Sheets (VLOOKUPs, pivots, data modelling)
  • Familiarity with planning systems or ERP platforms (a plus, not a must)
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills
  • Detail-oriented, commercially curious, and comfortable working at pace
  • Tertiary qualified in a relevant discipline (Business/Commerce/Marketing etc.) desired
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth, including:

  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options
  • 40% team discount and access to heavily discounted salon treatments
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning
  • Monthly values awards to recognise team excellence
  • Access to the Employee Incentive Program (STIP)

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